London has been battered by 50mph winds that have felled trees and caused travel chaos. Powerful gusts swept across the capital as the Met Office issued a yellow "be aware" weather alert for most of the country.

"God can show that anger," added Mr Cordle during an appearance on BBC Daily Politics.

He said that his own party did not judge people because of their lifestyles.

When asked if he agreed with Mr Sylvester's views on the impact of the legalisation of gay marriage, Mr Cordle said: "Where councillor Silvester was wrong was to be adamant that this was the case… If he said this is possible... I would certainly agree with that.”

Same-sex marriage is likely to cost the UK economy £49billion per year because of the breakdown of relationships, adding that children need a mother and a father.